Ian Eborn ~ [Making "Moons in Crystal" 🌖🔮]
@ebornian.bsky.social
Indie dev, writer, and visual artist. ~ 🎮 http://thaumaturge-art.itch.io ~ 📺 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTcOFMvYj12hiWoTLkRhseA
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Greetings! I'm Ian, and (amongst other things), I'm working on a metroidvania!
🌖"Moons in Crystal" is an isometric fantasy "space" metroidvania.🔮
Greetings! I'm Ian, and (amongst other things), I'm working on a metroidvania!
🌖"Moons in Crystal" is an isometric fantasy "space" metroidvania.🔮
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Hey authors! Check to see if Anthropic stole your book to train their slop generator on. You’re entitled to $1500 per stolen Work.
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
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Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Submit a Claim
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November 18, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Hey authors! Check to see if Anthropic stole your book to train their slop generator on. You’re entitled to $1500 per stolen Work.
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
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Smallest dinosaur known to science
November 17, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Smallest dinosaur known to science
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steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
Insulting to the players, insulting to the IP, insulting to the medium, the developers. And the craft itself. Fuck you executives who pushed this garbage.
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI art slop, because your $70 means nothing anymore
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI generated artwork which makes the $70 feel like a complete rip-off.
frvr.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
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Help me get verified on Vgen, if you like!
Going to give that a try ^-^ so far I have 3 comm types listed.
vgen.co/Sitaart
Going to give that a try ^-^ so far I have 3 comm types listed.
vgen.co/Sitaart
November 14, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Help me get verified on Vgen, if you like!
Going to give that a try ^-^ so far I have 3 comm types listed.
vgen.co/Sitaart
Going to give that a try ^-^ so far I have 3 comm types listed.
vgen.co/Sitaart
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🌖I'm working on an isometric fantasy "space" metroidvania called "Moons in Crystal"!🔮
Playing as a spirit embodied in a small, brass-and-crystal spacecraft, you explore moons, fight, and gain magical powers.
All searching for a way to stop an entity that threatens to devour your solar-system...
Playing as a spirit embodied in a small, brass-and-crystal spacecraft, you explore moons, fight, and gain magical powers.
All searching for a way to stop an entity that threatens to devour your solar-system...
November 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
🌖I'm working on an isometric fantasy "space" metroidvania called "Moons in Crystal"!🔮
Playing as a spirit embodied in a small, brass-and-crystal spacecraft, you explore moons, fight, and gain magical powers.
All searching for a way to stop an entity that threatens to devour your solar-system...
Playing as a spirit embodied in a small, brass-and-crystal spacecraft, you explore moons, fight, and gain magical powers.
All searching for a way to stop an entity that threatens to devour your solar-system...
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Take a step into the aethereal... See echoes of what was, and pass through what is.
🌖"Moons in Crystal" is an isometric fantasy "space" metroidvania.🔮
#MoonsInCrystal #Metroidvania #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
🌖"Moons in Crystal" is an isometric fantasy "space" metroidvania.🔮
#MoonsInCrystal #Metroidvania #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Take a step into the aethereal... See echoes of what was, and pass through what is.
🌖"Moons in Crystal" is an isometric fantasy "space" metroidvania.🔮
#MoonsInCrystal #Metroidvania #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
🌖"Moons in Crystal" is an isometric fantasy "space" metroidvania.🔮
#MoonsInCrystal #Metroidvania #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
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Opening up TWO slots for art commissions!
Finished full-body: $35 CAD
Finished half-body: $25 CAD
Sketch: $15 CAD
Only pencils/graphite for now; I hope to open inked and painted comms once I’ve got more of a cushion (and a new light box.)
Start your request HERE: forms.gle/mjGTnX5mya39...
Finished full-body: $35 CAD
Finished half-body: $25 CAD
Sketch: $15 CAD
Only pencils/graphite for now; I hope to open inked and painted comms once I’ve got more of a cushion (and a new light box.)
Start your request HERE: forms.gle/mjGTnX5mya39...
November 11, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Opening up TWO slots for art commissions!
Finished full-body: $35 CAD
Finished half-body: $25 CAD
Sketch: $15 CAD
Only pencils/graphite for now; I hope to open inked and painted comms once I’ve got more of a cushion (and a new light box.)
Start your request HERE: forms.gle/mjGTnX5mya39...
Finished full-body: $35 CAD
Finished half-body: $25 CAD
Sketch: $15 CAD
Only pencils/graphite for now; I hope to open inked and painted comms once I’ve got more of a cushion (and a new light box.)
Start your request HERE: forms.gle/mjGTnX5mya39...
Take a step into the aethereal... See echoes of what was, and pass through what is.
🌖"Moons in Crystal" is an isometric fantasy "space" metroidvania.🔮
#MoonsInCrystal #Metroidvania #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
🌖"Moons in Crystal" is an isometric fantasy "space" metroidvania.🔮
#MoonsInCrystal #Metroidvania #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Take a step into the aethereal... See echoes of what was, and pass through what is.
🌖"Moons in Crystal" is an isometric fantasy "space" metroidvania.🔮
#MoonsInCrystal #Metroidvania #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
🌖"Moons in Crystal" is an isometric fantasy "space" metroidvania.🔮
#MoonsInCrystal #Metroidvania #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
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The African Translation Project has less than $3000 to go to meet their goal! 🎉
Especially in the face of Amazon rolling out their AI translations for selfpub, can we help support human translations of books?
Donate, share, share!
ko-fi.com/africantrans...
Especially in the face of Amazon rolling out their AI translations for selfpub, can we help support human translations of books?
Donate, share, share!
ko-fi.com/africantrans...
Support African Translation Project
African Translation Project, Funding needed to complete two translations: Bengithi Lizokuna and Zvinobvinza, still needed: $2970, 70%, ko-fi: African Translation Project
ko-fi.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The African Translation Project has less than $3000 to go to meet their goal! 🎉
Especially in the face of Amazon rolling out their AI translations for selfpub, can we help support human translations of books?
Donate, share, share!
ko-fi.com/africantrans...
Especially in the face of Amazon rolling out their AI translations for selfpub, can we help support human translations of books?
Donate, share, share!
ko-fi.com/africantrans...
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as a computer scientist, i am BEGGING people to realize that there is no cognition inside of an LLM
no reasoning, no thought process, no self-awareness
I read a lot of arguments (for AND against) LLMs, and both sides seem to think there’s a consciousness or intentionality or even a moral alignment
no reasoning, no thought process, no self-awareness
I read a lot of arguments (for AND against) LLMs, and both sides seem to think there’s a consciousness or intentionality or even a moral alignment
November 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
as a computer scientist, i am BEGGING people to realize that there is no cognition inside of an LLM
no reasoning, no thought process, no self-awareness
I read a lot of arguments (for AND against) LLMs, and both sides seem to think there’s a consciousness or intentionality or even a moral alignment
no reasoning, no thought process, no self-awareness
I read a lot of arguments (for AND against) LLMs, and both sides seem to think there’s a consciousness or intentionality or even a moral alignment
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ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 📢
MY FATHER LIED IS NOW OUT ON STEAM🎮
Step into the haunting world of My Father Lied, a Mesopotamian mystery about memory, madness, and truth.
Check out the Launch Trailer👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2488850/...
#MyFatherLied #IndieGame #Steam #MysteryGame #IraqiGameDev
MY FATHER LIED IS NOW OUT ON STEAM🎮
Step into the haunting world of My Father Lied, a Mesopotamian mystery about memory, madness, and truth.
Check out the Launch Trailer👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2488850/...
#MyFatherLied #IndieGame #Steam #MysteryGame #IraqiGameDev
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 📢
MY FATHER LIED IS NOW OUT ON STEAM🎮
Step into the haunting world of My Father Lied, a Mesopotamian mystery about memory, madness, and truth.
Check out the Launch Trailer👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2488850/...
#MyFatherLied #IndieGame #Steam #MysteryGame #IraqiGameDev
MY FATHER LIED IS NOW OUT ON STEAM🎮
Step into the haunting world of My Father Lied, a Mesopotamian mystery about memory, madness, and truth.
Check out the Launch Trailer👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2488850/...
#MyFatherLied #IndieGame #Steam #MysteryGame #IraqiGameDev
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UPDATE: Got many great pitches already, most from Latin America & Eastern Europe (which makes sense given my history & previous work lol)
I really want more stories from north of Africa, Middle-East & SEA. I'm reaching out to researchers & journos there, any suggestions & connections are welcome 🙏
I really want more stories from north of Africa, Middle-East & SEA. I'm reaching out to researchers & journos there, any suggestions & connections are welcome 🙏
So, today I'm announcing a new book project... and doing a call for papers: crpgbook.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/t...
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
The Video Game History Expansion Pack – Pitch your story
Today I’m putting my money where my mouth is and launching a new project — a book focused on game history outside of the usual North American perspectives.
crpgbook.wordpress.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
UPDATE: Got many great pitches already, most from Latin America & Eastern Europe (which makes sense given my history & previous work lol)
I really want more stories from north of Africa, Middle-East & SEA. I'm reaching out to researchers & journos there, any suggestions & connections are welcome 🙏
I really want more stories from north of Africa, Middle-East & SEA. I'm reaching out to researchers & journos there, any suggestions & connections are welcome 🙏
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Reposted by Ian Eborn ~ [Making "Moons in Crystal" 🌖🔮]
Reposted by Ian Eborn ~ [Making "Moons in Crystal" 🌖🔮]
We have an exciting update!
We have just launched the Creator Discovery feature!
On AbleToPlay, you could already find games that match your accessibility needs — now you can take it one step further and discover inclusive, accessibility-focused creators who do the same!
We have just launched the Creator Discovery feature!
On AbleToPlay, you could already find games that match your accessibility needs — now you can take it one step further and discover inclusive, accessibility-focused creators who do the same!
October 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We have an exciting update!
We have just launched the Creator Discovery feature!
On AbleToPlay, you could already find games that match your accessibility needs — now you can take it one step further and discover inclusive, accessibility-focused creators who do the same!
We have just launched the Creator Discovery feature!
On AbleToPlay, you could already find games that match your accessibility needs — now you can take it one step further and discover inclusive, accessibility-focused creators who do the same!
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I've reposted many posts made by folks who were recently laid off from Heart Machine, but here is a thread that highlights them all.
I am also including folks who were previously laid off & are still looking for work. I will be linking their Bsky posts, as well as LinkedIn.
Please, share this. 🖤
I am also including folks who were previously laid off & are still looking for work. I will be linking their Bsky posts, as well as LinkedIn.
Please, share this. 🖤
October 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I've reposted many posts made by folks who were recently laid off from Heart Machine, but here is a thread that highlights them all.
I am also including folks who were previously laid off & are still looking for work. I will be linking their Bsky posts, as well as LinkedIn.
Please, share this. 🖤
I am also including folks who were previously laid off & are still looking for work. I will be linking their Bsky posts, as well as LinkedIn.
Please, share this. 🖤
【Halloween Original Song】 Monsters
YouTube video by OR3O
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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I know a lot of folks are struggling to purchase food and will be unable to get any holiday gifts this year. if you or someone you know is in that boat, please fill out this form to get one of my old sticker designs sent to you this holiday season! 🌲💗
forms.gle/K3iyAMQLMTd3...
forms.gle/K3iyAMQLMTd3...
October 29, 2025 at 1:59 AM
I know a lot of folks are struggling to purchase food and will be unable to get any holiday gifts this year. if you or someone you know is in that boat, please fill out this form to get one of my old sticker designs sent to you this holiday season! 🌲💗
forms.gle/K3iyAMQLMTd3...
forms.gle/K3iyAMQLMTd3...
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Reposted by Ian Eborn ~ [Making "Moons in Crystal" 🌖🔮]
My best advice to try to get a handle on shit right now?
Make something.
Don't care what. Don't care if it's good. Don't care if it's just a big ass house you made in Sims 4, just lose yourself in something for an hour or so.
It' s like flushing the brain toilet.
Make something.
Don't care what. Don't care if it's good. Don't care if it's just a big ass house you made in Sims 4, just lose yourself in something for an hour or so.
It' s like flushing the brain toilet.
October 25, 2025 at 5:48 AM
My best advice to try to get a handle on shit right now?
Make something.
Don't care what. Don't care if it's good. Don't care if it's just a big ass house you made in Sims 4, just lose yourself in something for an hour or so.
It' s like flushing the brain toilet.
Make something.
Don't care what. Don't care if it's good. Don't care if it's just a big ass house you made in Sims 4, just lose yourself in something for an hour or so.
It' s like flushing the brain toilet.
Reposted by Ian Eborn ~ [Making "Moons in Crystal" 🌖🔮]
At long last. What a ride this project was. A glorious, stompy, bug-punchy, dinosaur-crunchy ride. I cannot wait for you all to play it.
youtu.be/K0HZzzgMpdY
youtu.be/K0HZzzgMpdY
Bounty Star | Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Annapurna Interactive
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
At long last. What a ride this project was. A glorious, stompy, bug-punchy, dinosaur-crunchy ride. I cannot wait for you all to play it.
youtu.be/K0HZzzgMpdY
youtu.be/K0HZzzgMpdY
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Calling all game devs! Have you ever had a bug that ended up becoming a feature of a game? Or heard of any games where this has happened?
Please let me know!
Helping @barrysdevhell.bsky.social research this for an upcoming video!
#gamedev #indiedev #solodev #gamedevelopment #gamedesign #ytgamedev
Please let me know!
Helping @barrysdevhell.bsky.social research this for an upcoming video!
#gamedev #indiedev #solodev #gamedevelopment #gamedesign #ytgamedev
October 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Calling all game devs! Have you ever had a bug that ended up becoming a feature of a game? Or heard of any games where this has happened?
Please let me know!
Helping @barrysdevhell.bsky.social research this for an upcoming video!
#gamedev #indiedev #solodev #gamedevelopment #gamedesign #ytgamedev
Please let me know!
Helping @barrysdevhell.bsky.social research this for an upcoming video!
#gamedev #indiedev #solodev #gamedevelopment #gamedesign #ytgamedev
🔮🎵
It's my crystal and I'll scry if I want to,
Scry if I want to,
Scry if I want to,
You would scry too, were it hidden from you!
🎶🔮
It's my crystal and I'll scry if I want to,
Scry if I want to,
Scry if I want to,
You would scry too, were it hidden from you!
🎶🔮
October 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🔮🎵
It's my crystal and I'll scry if I want to,
Scry if I want to,
Scry if I want to,
You would scry too, were it hidden from you!
🎶🔮
It's my crystal and I'll scry if I want to,
Scry if I want to,
Scry if I want to,
You would scry too, were it hidden from you!
🎶🔮
Reposted by Ian Eborn ~ [Making "Moons in Crystal" 🌖🔮]
have faith in your own experiences and interpretations!!! let your personal experience of something have meaning, as opposed to trying to find the “correct” meaning
please watch movies and read books and play games and look at art, please view it with your own eyes through a lens you made yourself and not just through video essayists and ending explained videos please im begging you
October 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
have faith in your own experiences and interpretations!!! let your personal experience of something have meaning, as opposed to trying to find the “correct” meaning
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I need to mention something that happened yesterday. I had a negative review of my game & an irate player in my Discord, talking about bugs they claimed were longstanding, mentioned all over Steam and Reddit, and never fixed. After some probing they admitted they had been asking ChatGPT for hints.
CHATGPT IS NOT A FUCKING SEARCH ENGINE
October 20, 2025 at 8:28 AM
I need to mention something that happened yesterday. I had a negative review of my game & an irate player in my Discord, talking about bugs they claimed were longstanding, mentioned all over Steam and Reddit, and never fixed. After some probing they admitted they had been asking ChatGPT for hints.